Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bella
ID:
208007

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch. ex O.Fedtsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pl. Pamir: 21 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207336



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Bella
  • Bella Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis Bella Bush


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Description

Oxytropis bella (also called 'Beautiful Oxytropis', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Mexico. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 10m in length. It is found in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis bella is used as a medicinal plant, for soil stabilization, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis bella has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis bella is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in shallow drills and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm apart.

Where to Find Oxytropis bella

Oxytropis bella is native to parts of the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Oxytropis bella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis bella?

Oxytropis bella

What type of plant is Oxytropis bella?

It is a shrub

Where is Oxytropis bella native to?

It is native to India

Species in the Oxytropis genus

Oxytropis sordida, Oxytropis arctica, Oxytropis besseyi, Oxytropis kokrinensis, Oxytropis lagopus, Oxytropis lambertii, Oxytropis oreophila, Oxytropis parryi, Oxytropis podocarpa, Oxytropis sericea, Oxytropis splendens, Oxytropis viscida, Oxytropis mollis, Oxytropis borealis, Oxytropis maydelliana, Oxytropis nigrescens, Oxytropis bellii, Oxytropis amethystea, Oxytropis urumovii, Oxytropis sulphurea, Oxytropis strobilacea, Oxytropis varlakovii, Oxytropis myriophylla, Oxytropis glabra, Oxytropis jordalii, Oxytropis bicolor, Oxytropis ochrocephala, Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, Oxytropis turczaninovii, Oxytropis neglecta, Oxytropis lanata, Oxytropis muricata, Oxytropis oxyphylla, Oxytropis sylvatica, Oxytropis admiranda, Oxytropis aellenii, Oxytropis afghanica, Oxytropis asterocarpa, Oxytropis astragaloides, Oxytropis aucheri, Oxytropis baburi, Oxytropis bicornis, Oxytropis binaludensis, Oxytropis boguschii, Oxytropis cabulica, Oxytropis chiliophylla, Oxytropis chionophylla, Oxytropis chitralensis, Oxytropis chrysocarpa, Oxytropis cinerea,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Olga Fédchenko (1845-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.